New Testament Book Guides
Every book of the New Testament, made clear. Watch a free 4-minute overview, then dig into the story, structure, and meaning of each one.
What Is the New Testament?
The New Testament is where the story reaches its climax in Jesus. Its 27 books tell of His life, death, and resurrection, the birth of the church, and the hope of His return. Organized into the Gospels, History, the Letters, and Revelation, they reveal the fulfillment of everything the Old Testament promised.
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The Gospels
The Gospels — Four accounts of the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus.
Matthew
Jesus as the promised Messiah and king of the Jews.
Mark
The fast-paced Gospel of Jesus the suffering servant.
Luke
The Gospel of Jesus as Savior for the outsider and the lost.
John
Jesus revealed as the eternal Son of God, that you may believe.
History
History — How the Spirit launched the church and spread the gospel.
Paul's Letters
Paul's Letters — Letters from Paul guiding the young churches in faith and practice.
Romans
Paul's clearest case for the gospel of grace through faith.
1 Corinthians
Correcting a divided church on unity, love, and order.
2 Corinthians
Paul defends his ministry and the power of weakness.
Galatians
Freedom in Christ over rule-keeping and the law.
Ephesians
The church united in Christ and God's grand plan.
Philippians
Joy and contentment in Christ through any circumstance.
Colossians
The supremacy of Christ over all things.
1 & 2 Thessalonians
Encouragement to stand firm and live in the hope of Christ's return.
1 & 2 Timothy
Paul's guidance for leading the church and staying faithful to the end.
Titus
Sound doctrine and good works for the church.
Philemon
A personal appeal for forgiveness and reconciliation.
General Letters
General Letters — Letters to the wider church on faith, endurance, and truth.
Hebrews
Jesus as the greater and final high priest.
James
Practical faith that shows itself in action.
1 & 2 Peter
Hope and holiness in suffering, and a call to guard the truth.
1, 2 & 3 John
Assurance of salvation and a call to walk in truth and love.
Jude
Contending for the faith against corruption.
Prophecy
Prophecy — The unveiling of Christ's victory and God's final triumph.
